Nashville Spicy Pimento Cheese

Submitted by schultzbabythreegma

"A spicy version of the classic cheese spread. I make this all the time - people love it and ask for me to make it as christmas presents. I adapted a recipe from a friend which included sundried tomatoes (which I do not like)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 Lbs Spread

ingredients

• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese or 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package spicy monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese (use less for a chunkier spread)
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1⁄4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper (I use the "no heat" version)
• spices, to taste*
• salt & pepper
• frank's original red hot sauce (about 1 tlbsp)
• 1⁄4 cup drained sun-dried tomato, if you like them
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise (more if you like it really creamy)

directions

1. Mix shredded cheeses together in a large bowl.
2. In a food processor blend cream cheese, pimentos, jalepenos, and SD tomatoes if desired.
3. Blend shredded cheese mix and cream cheese mix together and then add mayo and spices.